11-Day England Road Trip from Birmingham to Lancaster, Leicester, London, and Basingstoke

Birmingham has many popular destinations you can explore.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham, Adam's Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham is Purnells. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

Birmingham also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Birmingham is The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Birmingham is Bacchus Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-day vacation in England!

You still have 2 nights left in Birmingham.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Cannon Hill Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,799 visitors.

Sutton Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,752 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Birmingham.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham, like The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.

Locals enjoy The Ivy Temple Row, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Birmingham. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham, Bodega Cantina | Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,018 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Purecraft Bar & Kitchen. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,772 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to Lancaster, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Birmingham before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Birmingham. This attraction is an estate that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,880 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Lake District National Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 39,377 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Tebay Services (Southbound). This must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,327 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like The Fenwick. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 567 customers.

Locals also recommend The Quarterhouse, another of the best restaurants in Lancaster. The Quarterhouse is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 213 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Lancaster and embark on a scenic drive to Leicester, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Lancaster and Borough of Blackpool before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Lancaster. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Williamson Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,608 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Lancaster Castle. This attraction, a beloved castle, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,229 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Lancaster is the stunning Salt Ayre Leisure Centre. This gym and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 817 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable North Pier. This attraction is a pier that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 9,718 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Blackpool Tower. This observation tower and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,808 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Borough of Blackpool, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Leicester. When you arrive in Leicester you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Turtle Bay Leicester. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,169 customers.

Locals also recommend Cosy Club, another of the best restaurants in Leicester. Cosy Club is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,795 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Firebug. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,830 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Leicester and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Leicester and Hertfordshire before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Leicester. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Abbey Park, Leicester. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,467 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Victoria Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,705 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Leicester is the stunning Leicester Museum and Art Gallery. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,141 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. This attraction is an exhibition room that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 79,070 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Hertfordshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of London. When you arrive in London you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

After dinner, visit Scarfes Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in London, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Connaught Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Connaught Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

You still have 3 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Trafalgar Square. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 108,072 visitors.

British Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 131,855 visitors. British Museum attracts about 5,906,716 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Madame Tussauds London. This amazing attraction is a wax museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 62,036 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Regent's Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,840 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

Hawksmoor Air Street is another of the best restaurant options in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

Locals enjoy Bill's Soho Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, Hawksmoor Seven Dials. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

You still have 2 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is The Shard. This incredible attraction is a skyscraper and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 32,645 visitors.

Borough Market is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 73,097 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is London Bridge. This amazing attraction is a road bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 42,254 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tower of London. This castle and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 86,613 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,741,126 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Birmingham.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Tower Bridge. This bascule bridge is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 129,394 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like Hawksmoor Seven Dials. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 customers.

The Red Lion, Parliament Street is another of the best restaurant options in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

Locals enjoy Cahoots London, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Ivy. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

You still have 1 night left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Westminster Abbey. This incredible attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 35,503 visitors.

Big Ben is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 49,306 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is London Eye. This amazing attraction is a ferris wheel and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,722 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Imperial War Museum London. This military museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 23,566 visitors. Each year, approximately 320,542 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Birmingham.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Greenwich Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 38,457 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like The Ivy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Old Bank of England. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

You’ll stay in Basingstoke for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Buckingham Palace. This excellent attraction is a royal palace that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,150 visitors.

Around 39,723 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of England, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in England. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Windsor Castle for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a historic house museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 46,682 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Basingstoke.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through England with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 10 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Basingstoke and embark on a scenic drive to Birmingham, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Basingstoke and Wiltshire before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Basingstoke. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Milestones Museum. This attraction is a heritage centre that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,728 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Eastrop Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,953 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Basingstoke is the stunning The War Memorial Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,270 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Salisbury Cathedral. This attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,144 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Stonehenge. This tourist attraction and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 50,355 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Avebury. This village and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,879 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Wiltshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Birmingham. When you arrive in Birmingham you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Grand Central Kitchen. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,311 customers.

Locals also recommend Bodega Cantina | Birmingham, another of the best restaurants in Birmingham. Bodega Cantina | Birmingham is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,018 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Purecraft Bar & Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,772 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Gas Street Social to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Birmingham, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 937 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tapas Revolution. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Tapas Revolution has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 895 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 11 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Birmingham before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Birmingham and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Birmingham at La Galleria before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Gas Street Social for your last chance at a meal in the city of Birmingham. The Gas Street Social restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 937 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Birmingham. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in England!